Forty Hour Man
Forty Hour Man by Stephen Beaupre, published by Cat-Head Comics in September 2021, is a humorous exploration of the often absurd realities of the American work experience. This 248-page book presents a comedic narrative that chronicles one man’s three-decade journey through various minimum wage jobs, highlighting the challenges and eccentricities encountered along the way. The story captures a range of experiences, from scrubbing floors in a steakhouse to navigating the pitfalls of the Internet boom, all delivered with a humorous touch.
Readers will find a blend of humor and relatable anecdotes as Beaupre and cartoonist Steve Lafler delve into the world of work, showcasing every bad boss and quirky co-worker that populate this saga. The book offers insights into the often overlooked aspects of labor and the pursuit of the American Dream, making it a relevant read for those interested in comics and graphic novels. With its engaging storytelling and humorous perspective, Forty Hour Man provides a unique take on the trials and tribulations of working life.
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Is it a career, or a series of really lame jobs? Stephen Beaupre (author) and Steve Lafler (cartoonist) pose this timeless question in Forty Hour Man, a hilarious saga of one working stiff’s three-decade journey into the minimum wage heart of the American Dream. It’s all here – from scrubbing a steakhouse floor with a toothbrush to going bust in the Internet boom. Every bad boss. Every crazy co-worker. All the more shocking because it’s true! Stephen Beaupre is a writer, editor, and unrepentant amateur musician. He is best known to comic aficionados as the former co-publisher of the Cat-Head Comics imprint and editor of Buzzard, the 90’s preeminent comic anthology. Post-comic pursuits include Beyond the Fringe, a long-running humor column featured in Worcester Magazine, and hard time in the Internet trench as writer/editor for popular online destinations such as Angelfire, Tripod, and Monster. He is inordinately fond of pancakes.
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